#1EnvironmentArunachal Pradesh
Five new Jingophrys frog species found in Arunachal Pradesh
- New species: 5
- Frog family: Megophryidae
Background GK: GenusNodal: University of DelhiDon't make this mistake!
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Current Affairs 13 November 2026
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#2Polity
Untouchability offences made cognizable in 1976
- Law: Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
- Constitutional provision: Article 17
Background GK: Article 17Article 17Don't make this mistake!
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Earlier stories that got new facts today.
EnvironmentUPSC: Very important
CEC: Phase out unsustainable river sand mining in 3 years
- Full form of CEC: Central Empowered Committee
- Nodal ministry for desilting framework: Ministry of Jal Shakti
New updateBackground GK: Central Empowered Committee (CEC)Nodal: Ministry of Jal ShaktiDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 3 min
EconomyUPSC: Important
CAG power audit covers 39 DISCOMs and 10,000 consumers
- Full form of RDSS: Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
- Auditing institution: Comptroller and Auditor General of India
New updateBackground GK: Comptroller and Auditor General of IndiaNodal: CAGDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 3 min
International RelationsUPSC: Very important
Climate finance: $300 billion annual goal by 2035
- Wider 2035 finance ambition: $1.3 trillion annually from public and private sources
- 2024 adaptation finance: $28.2 billion–$31.7 billion in public finance
New updateBackground GK: Climate adaptationParis Agreement, 2015Don't make this mistake!
4 questions · 5 min
PolityUPSC: Important
Parliament unprorogued for record 88 days
- Previous Record: 87 days in 2008
- Session Type: Monsoon session (adjourned sine die on Aug 13, 2026)
New updateBackground GK: ProrogationArticle 85Nodal: Parliament of IndiaDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 min
International RelationsUPSC: Important
Ganga Water Treaty 1996 expires Dec 12, 2026; JRC remains mechanism
- India's Invitation: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman invited to New Delhi
New updateBackground GK: Joint Rivers Commission (JRC)Ganga Water Treaty, 1996Nodal: Ministry of External AffairsDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 min
PolityMadhya PradeshMPPSC: Very important
MP Swamitva Yojana: 20,05,863 registries done, 20 lakh target surpassed
- Objective: Free property registry (ownership rights) for rural abadi land holders
- Amount Already Approved: ₹3,800 crore
New updateBackground GK: Swamitva Yojana (Central)Property registryDon't make this mistake!
3 questions · 2 min
Science & Tech
ISRO tests strengthened PSLV third-stage motor
- Full form of PSLV: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
- Responsible organisation: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
New updateBackground GK: Solid rocket motorNodal: ISRODon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 3 min
13 November 2026: questions and answers
1. What was the most important story on 13 November 2026?
Arunachal Pradesh: Five New Jingophrys Horned Frog Species Reveal Himalayan Biodiversity. The publication of the study in Royal Society Open Science (November 2026) announcing five new Jingophrys species from Arunachal Pradesh has brought to light the hidden biodiversity of the Himalayas and the first snail-eating frog from India.
2. How many stories were there on 13 November 2026?
2 stories in all, 2 of them most important. Environment had the most stories (1).
3. Which stories of 13 November 2026 are about Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh: Five New Jingophrys Horned Frog Species Reveal Himalayan Biodiversity
4. Where are the questions for 13 November 2026?
This day's stories have 4 questions with answers and explanations. Use the quiz button above or the day's questions page.